"lething" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Old Norse leiðangr. Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|non|leiðangr}} Borrowed from Old Norse leiðangr Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lething (uncountable)
  1. (historical) A public levy of free farmers in mediaeval Scandinavia, to organise coastal fleets for seasonal excursions and in defence of the realm. Tags: historical, uncountable Synonyms: ledung, leidang Related terms: fyrd
    Sense id: en-lething-en-noun-5mKASfi0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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